LAF Buick LAF

3.0-літровий V6 двигун з безпосереднім впорскуванням, відомий своєю плавною роботою та надійністю при належному обслуговуванні.

Brand: Buick Type: Petrol Configuration: Inline-4 Production Years: 2011 - 2017 Production: Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA
16 Brand engines
57 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 2.0 L (1,998 cc)
Configuration Inline-4
Number of Cylinders 4
Valves per Cylinder 4
Power 151 - 200 л.с.
Torque 250 - 350 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 86.00 mm
Piston Stroke 86.00 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Fuel System Direct Injection
Aspiration Turbocharged
Turbocharger Garrett GT1544
Intercooler Yes
Maximum RPM 6,000 rpm
Max Torque RPM 2,000 rpm
Valve Train DOHC
Timing Drive Chain
Timing Chain Replacement 200000 or as needed
Block Material Aluminum
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 140 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) 600 × 500 × 600 mm
Lubrication System Pressure lubrication
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family GM Ecotec family
Manufacturing Plant Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA
Predecessor null
Successor null

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 5 L (with filter: 5.5 L)
Recommended Viscosity 5W-30
Oil Standard API SN, ILSAC GF-5
Recommended Brands Mobil 1, Castrol, Valvoline
Oil Change Interval 15 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter 12634860
Air Filter 13346959
Replace every 60 000 km
Fuel filter null
Cabin Filter null
Spark Plugs Type: Iridium
Part number: 12621259
Gap: 1 mm
Quantity: 4 pcs
Replace every 60 000 km
Coolant Capacity 7 L
Coolant Type Dex-Cool (GM Coolant)
Coolant Change Interval 240 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 88°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 120°C
Critical Temperature 130°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 600-900 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 8/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Timing chain tensioner failure Medium 100000-150000 km $800-1200
Oil consumption issues Medium 80000-120000 km $500-700

Known defects

  • Some models had issues with turbocharger wastegate
  • Oil leaks from valve cover gasket

Warranty extensions

  • GM offers extended warranty for engine-related issues up to 10 years/100000 miles

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Medium | Max. safe power: 350 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 220 hp 400 Nm ECU remap only
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$500
Stage 2 250 hp 450 Nm -
Required: Upgraded intercooler, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low 		$1500
Stage 3 300 hp 500 Nm -
Required: Bigger turbo, Forged internals, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Medium 		$3000

Popular modifications

  • ECU tune (Stage 1)
  • Cold air intake
  • Upgraded turbo
  • Intercooler upgrade

Tuning limitations

  • Stock fuel system limitations above 300hp
  • Cooling system needs upgrades for high power applications

Cars with the LAF engine

This engine was fitted to 21 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
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 Buick Enclave Enclave 2007 - 2017
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 Buick Envision Envision 2014 - 2021
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 Buick LaCrosse LaCrosse III 2016 - 2023
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 Cadillac ATS ATS 2012 - 2019
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 Cadillac CTS CTS II 2008 - 2014
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 Cadillac SRX SRX 2004 - 2009
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 Cadillac SRX SRX II 2009 - 2016
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 Chevrolet Cobalt Cobalt II 2012 - 2023
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 Chevrolet Colorado Colorado II 2012 - 2016
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 Chevrolet Cruze Cruze 2009 - 2016
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 Chevrolet Equinox Equinox III 2017 - 2025
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 Chevrolet Malibu Malibu VIII 2012 - 2015
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 Chevrolet Malibu Malibu IX 2015 - present
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 Chevrolet Orlando Orlando 2011 - 2018
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 Chevrolet Tracker Tracker II 1999 - 2009
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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer TrailBlazer III 2019 - present
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 GMC Terrain Terrain 2010 - 2017
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 GMC Terrain Terrain III 2025 - present
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 Saturn ION Ion 2003 - 2007
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 Chevrolet Cruze (HR) Cruze (HR) 2001 - 2008
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 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup S-10 Pickup (GMT355) 2005 - 2012
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 Chevrolet Sonic Sonic (B-platform) 2011 - 2020
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 Chevrolet Volt Volt (Gen 1 - A2010) 2010 - 2015
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 Daewoo Winstorm Winstorm (KLAC) 2006 - 2011

All modifications (57)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Buick Enclave Enclave 3.6L V6 288 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 288 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Buick Enclave Enclave 3.6L V6 288 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 288 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Buick Enclave Enclave 3.6L V6 288 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 288 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
Buick Enclave Enclave 3.6L V6 288 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 288 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Buick Enclave Enclave 3.6L V6 288 л.с. 7-Автомат 4x4 288 hp 7-Автомат 4x4
Buick Envision Envision 2.5L I4 197 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 197 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Buick Envision Envision 2.5L I4 197 л.с. 9-Автомат 2WD 197 hp 9-Автомат 2WD
Buick LaCrosse LaCrosse III 2.5L I4 194 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 194 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Buick LaCrosse LaCrosse III 2.5L I4 194 л.с. 9-Автомат 2WD 194 hp 9-Автомат 2WD
Cadillac ATS ATS 2.5L I4 202 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 202 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Cadillac ATS ATS 2.5L I4 202 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 202 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Cadillac CTS CTS II Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo 272 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 272 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Cadillac CTS CTS II Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo 272 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 272 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Cadillac SRX SRX 2.9L V6 320 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 320 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Cadillac SRX SRX 2.9L V6 320 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 320 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
Cadillac SRX SRX 2.9L V6 320 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 320 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Cadillac SRX SRX 2.9L V6 320 л.с. 7-Автомат 4x4 320 hp 7-Автомат 4x4
Cadillac SRX SRX II 2.0 Turbo 272 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 272 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Cadillac SRX SRX II 2.0 Turbo 272 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 272 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Cadillac SRX SRX II 2.0 Turbo 272 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 272 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Cadillac SRX SRX II 2.0 Turbo 272 л.с. 7-Автомат 4x4 272 hp 7-Автомат 4x4
Chevrolet Cobalt Cobalt II 2.0 Turbo 250 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 250 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Cobalt Cobalt II 2.0 Turbo 250 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 250 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Colorado Colorado II 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 200 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Colorado Colorado II 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Colorado Colorado II 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 200 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Chevrolet Colorado Colorado II 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 200 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
Chevrolet Cruze Cruze 1.8 141 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 141 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Cruze Cruze 1.8 141 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 141 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Equinox Equinox III 2.5L I4 170 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 170 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Equinox Equinox III 2.5L I4 170 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 170 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Malibu Malibu VIII 2.5L I4 197 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 197 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Malibu Malibu IX 2.5L I4 197 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 197 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Malibu Malibu IX 2.5L I4 197 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 197 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Orlando Orlando 2.0 184 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 184 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Orlando Orlando 2.0 184 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 184 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Orlando Orlando 2.0 184 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 184 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Chevrolet Orlando Orlando 2.0 184 л.с. 7-Автомат 4x4 184 hp 7-Автомат 4x4
Chevrolet Tracker Tracker II 2.4 D 150 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 150 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Chevrolet Tracker Tracker II 2.4 D 150 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 150 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Chevrolet TrailBlazer TrailBlazer III 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 200 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet TrailBlazer TrailBlazer III 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet TrailBlazer TrailBlazer III 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 200 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Chevrolet TrailBlazer TrailBlazer III 2.5L I4 200 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 200 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
GMC Terrain Terrain 2.0L I4 Turbo 252 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 252 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
GMC Terrain Terrain 2.0L I4 Turbo 252 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 252 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
GMC Terrain Terrain III 2.5L I4 203 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 203 hp 6-МКП 2WD
GMC Terrain Terrain III 2.5L I4 203 л.с. 9-Автомат 2WD 203 hp 9-Автомат 2WD
Saturn ION Ion 2.4L I4 170 л.с. 5-МКП 2WD 170 hp 5-МКП 2WD
Saturn ION Ion 2.4L I4 170 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 170 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Cruze (HR) Cruze (HR) 1.8 16V 140 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 140 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet S-10 Pickup S-10 Pickup (GMT355) 2.5 I4 150 л.с. 5-МКП 2WD 150 hp 5-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Sonic Sonic (B-platform) 1.8L I4 138 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 138 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Sonic Sonic (B-platform) 1.8L I4 138 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 138 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Volt Volt (Gen 1 - A2010) 1.4L ECOTEC 149 л.с. 1-ступенева автоматична 2WD 149 hp 1-ступенева автоматична 2WD
Daewoo Winstorm Winstorm (KLAC) 2.4 170 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 170 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Daewoo Winstorm Winstorm (KLAC) 2.4 170 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 170 hp 6-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • The LAF engine is part of GM's Ecotec family, known for its efficiency and performance.
  • It features a turbocharged design that enhances power output while maintaining fuel efficiency.

Applications

Total produced: null

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Buick Regal 2011-2017 2011-2017 151hp/200hp North America, China
Buick Verano 2012-2017 2012-2017 151hp/200hp North America, China

Compatible transmissions: 6-speed Automatic, 6-speed Manual

Drive types: FWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 95
Octane Rating Minimum: 91 | Recommended: 95
Consumption (City) 10 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 6.5 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 8 L/100km
Real Consumption 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L
Range 750 km
Cost per 100 km 10-12 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 5
CO₂ Emissions 160 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Best New Engine (2012) — 1.8L to 2.0L

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
EA888 Volkswagen 1,984 cc 220 hp 350 Nm
M274 Mercedes-Benz 1,991 cc 211 hp 350 Nm

Pros

  • Turbocharged for better performance.
  • Good balance of power and fuel economy.

Cons

  • Potential oil consumption issues.
  • Timing chain tensioner failures in some models.